Cement Terminal Ship Unloader

Job Summary The Cement Terminal Ship Unloader operates and maintains cement equipment and performs tasks for the efficient operation of the terminal.

Benefits At Cal Portland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation t’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  

Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation Hourly $39.00 to $44.00

Responsibilities Maintains and operates cement equipment and performs tasks ensuring efficient operation of the terminal

Operates a remotely controlled boom for ship unloading of cement and front-end loader

Performs daily preventative maintenance on docksider ship unloading equipment, front-end loader, and product piping

Troubleshoots problems and performs mechanical repairs to ship unloading equipment

Occasionally travels for vessel unloading which may require a six-day stay Operates a winch and bucket machinery for barge loading and unloading

Monitors product movement to and from storage tanks, coordinating activities with other workers to ensure constant product flow Records operating data such as products and quantities pumped, gauge readings and operating times

Maintains cement plant facilities clean and orderly

Education

High school diploma/GED Requirements/Qualifications Requires long periods of standing with frequent squatting, bending, climbing, working on conveyors and/or other elevated equipment, and large handling equipment (such as loader) within limited workspace and limited visibility.

Physical requirements:

able to work in confined spaces, climb up stairs/ladders up to 40 ft., operate 50 lb. jackhammer, occasionally lift over 50 lbs.

Ability to operate industrial trucks, tractors, loaders, crane, forklift and other equipment to transport material

Experience using various electric and air-powered hand, welding and cutting tools

Able to work both independently and as part of a team Basic math skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer programs

Able to work varying and flexible workdays and hours

Basic welding and cutting skills a plus Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.